Boxing names and club histories from a Salem era letter
The letter asks to print Billy McVicar’s real name and reveals Red Smith’s full name James Carlisle Smith. It notes Salem era fighters Tommy Robson and Jack Britton in Lawrence with a draw per referee Kane Ray Schalk’s White Sox biography. It cites Schalk’s Chicago career starting in 1912 and a .286 batting average in his first White Sox year.
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Billy McVicar
Red Smith
James Carlisle Smith
Salem
Tommy Robson
Jack Britton
Lawrence
Ted Kid Lewis
Britton
Robson
Kane Ray Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee
White Sox
Shannon Draw Sparks Ring Ruckus In Newport Bout
Eddie Shannon of New Bedford earned a popular decision over Eddie Fitzsimmons of Newport in a 12 round duel. Referee Rathcamp ruled a draw, provoking a ring invasion as fans cheered the visiting fighter. Fitzsimmons failed to weigh in at ringside, tipping scales at 158 before supper while Shannon weighed 134.
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Newport
R. I
Eddie Shannon
New Bedford
Eddie Fitzsimmons
Rathcamp
Fitz
Shannon
Arena Team to Play Navy at Boston Arena
The Arena Hockey Club opens the season against Navy next week at the Boston Arena. Navy fields a strong seven led by Alfred Winsor with stars like Raymie Skilton and Bob Paisley, though Paisley is unavailable for Arena. Boston Athletic Association may also field a hockey seven after a Monday conference with Boston Arena president Charles Abbey.
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Boston
Arena Hockey Club
Navy
Arena
Bob Paisley
Naval Aviation Corps
Synnott
Paisley
Alfred Winsor
Winsor
Raymie Skilton
Jacek Hutchinson
Frankie Downing
Forrest Osgood
Wesleyan Captains Serve in Every Major Sport
Wesleyan University in Middletown reports 100 percent enlistment among its athletic captains across six major sports. Football provided two captains, with others leading baseball tennis track basketball swimming and more. Named captains include Charles G. Chapin Wilbraham MA and Farrant L Turner Honolulu HI in aviation navy and field artillery roles respectively.
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Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan
Charles G. Chapin
Wilbraham
Mass
Ralph E. Jones
West Somerville
Waldemar II. Deetjen
Montclair
N. J
Cavalry
Harold G. Harman
Hartford
Field Artillery
Charles M. Boswell
Philadelphia
Navy
Boston to supply repair division officers and men
Washington dispatch reports Boston will provide a large quota of officers and men for a new repair division handling army trucks and aeroplanes abroad. Telegraphic instructions were sent to the Packard Motor Car Company directing a board of officers to meet January 8 9 and 10 at the Packard building to pass upon commission applications.
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Washington
Boston
United States
Packard Motor Car Company of
Packard
Board to Examine Applicants in Boston Three Day Session
The examining board will be in Boston for three days to review commissions applicants in motor repair regiments. Sessions run 1 30 to 6 80 and 7 30 to 10 30 p m each afternoon and evening. Packard Boston is notifying automobile dealers to post notices and assist. Charles F Wyman coordinates arrangements and will list applicants and qualification details.
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Boston
Packard Motor Car Company of
Charles F. Wyman
Technical Office
Wyman
Donovan Sets Up Big Bout With Carlson In Boston Tonight
Johnny Donovan of South Boston faces Harry Carlson of North Abington in the 12 round final at Commercial A C. It’s a rematch with Donovan aiming to reverse a prior defeat. Tony Watlin meets Johnny Buckley in the eight round semi final as Young Sterling battles Young Roberts and Young Rose faces Young Castle.
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A. C
Johnny Donovan
South Boston
Harry Carlson
North Abington
Donovan
New England
Carlson
Tony Watlin
Johnny Buckley
Buckley
Young Sterling
Young Roberts
Young Rose
Young Castle
LeClair Named Final Stakeholder for Christmas Wrestling Bout
All forfeits from the Zbyszko Hus Hasan match are moved to Boston and placed with Billy LeClair who serves as final stakeholder and time keeper. Both wrestlers report no injuries from New York tourney and promise peak form at Mechanics Building Christmas night. Promoter Tuohey plans a 9 pm start for the main event and a swift wrap of remaining bouts.
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Mechanics’ Building
Boston
Billy LeClair
New York
Tuohey
Frazee Faces Tangles Over Lajoie and Barry Replacements
Frazee may bring clarity to Boston Red Sox lineup as speculation swirls over Larry Lajoie signing and a successor to Jack Barry. Rumors from New York Chicago and Philadelphia color the scene with potential maneuvers involving Dick Hoblitzel Patsy Donovan and others as manager prospects. Discrepancies over the Bush Strunk and Schang trades are noted yet the trip’s purpose remains tied to strengthening the Red Sox in the faces of service inductions and managerial questions.
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Harry Frazee
Red Sox
Larry Lajoie
Barry
Jack
Lajoie
New York
Chicago
Boston
Windy City
Cubs
Honus Wagner
Boston Red Sox
Dick Hobiltzel
Patsy Donovan
Tommy McCarthy
Fred Lake
Frazee
Jack Barry
Jacks
Uncle Sam
Philadelphia
Iaie
Ius Bald
Baie
Connie Mack
Bush
Schang
Strunk
Alexander
Killifer
Quaker Stars
Kazeo
Mack
Amos Strunk
Joe Bush
Kilonis Wins Mat Bout At Grand Opera House
Greek wrestler John Kilonis defeats Scotty Campbell two falls to one, after losing the opening fall in 86 minutes 10 seconds. Ress upsets Peter Goulette of Woonsocket two straight, with first fall in 25 minutes 30 seconds and second in 17 minutes 15 seconds. The bouts were lively with steady action and rough moments pleasing local fans.
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John Kilonis
Ress
Grand Opera House
Scotty’ Campbell
Peter Goulette
Woonsocket
Ross
Kilonis
Campbell
Proceeds From Brady Horse Sale Benefit Red Cross
Auction in New York on December 27 will dispose of James Cox Brady s 20 show horses with an investment around 50000. Proceeds will be turned over to the American Red Cross under Brady s instructions. The sale includes hunters harness horses and blue Tipwces.
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New York
James Cox Brady
American Red Cross
Brady
Blue Tipwcs
Eee
Barrow Named Acting Red Sox Manager
Edward Barrow, the International League president who resigned after salary cuts, is set to become acting manager of the Boston Red Sox. Negotiations have progressed to an almost certain conclusion in Chicago.
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Chicago
Edward Barrow
International League
Boston Red Sox
Barrow poised to take full control of Red Sox
The talks in New York and at the American league meeting point to Manager Barrow winning complete authority over the Red Sox. Ban Johnson backs the change, while Frazee’s bonus plan drew league ethics objections and rumors of a possible ownership shift have subsided.
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Barrow
Red Sox
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Harry Frazee
Frazee
White Sox
Ban
Columbia wins chess match in 26th intercollegiate
Columbia defeated Yale 21 to 2 11 in the first round at Columbia University. Wolfson and Sterman won for Columbia while Isaacson drew with Margolis of Yale. Brown scored for Yale. Harvard pair Sloane and Ballantine won, Princeton's Hall and Maccoll also won. Second round set for tomorrow with Columbia vs Princeton and Harvard vs Yale.
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New York
Columbia
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Columbia University
Wolfson and Sterman
Isaacson
Margolis
Brown
Sloane
Ballantine
Hall
Maccoll
Sheriff cites reason in release of 14 prisoners
Sheriff John A Kelcher asserts 14 men were released by order of the penal institutions commissioner with 3 living outside Boston and 10 not voters there. He denies political motive in the clemency and notes that similar releases occurred last year with 10 prisoners freed.
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John A. Kelcher
Boston
Penal Institutions Commissioner
Convicted Socialists Face New Trial Over Draft Act
Charles T. Schenk and Dr. Elizabeth Baer of Philadelphia were convicted in federal court of violating the espionage act by conspiring to circulate anti draft literature. The jury urged mercy. Baer was released on bail while a new trial was ordered for Schenk.
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Philadelphia
Charles T. Schenk
Socialist Party
Elizabeth Baer
Federal District Court
Baer
Schenk
Boxing Gossip Sparks Welter Title Rematch Hints and Fights
Frankie Mack requests a rematch with Eddie Shevlin holder of the welter title. Charley Mitchell and Johnny Yanger agree to a winner take all bout. Barney Snyder defeats the Corona Kid. Brown faces Yelle in a 10 round finale at the Grand Opera House. McRea may retire after his next bout as he joins the U. S. service. Carney meets Bartlett on Dec 28 with several more bouts announced. Shaver O’Brien could face Britt. Robson eyed for Welter title shot. Promoter chatter spins Willard Fulton talk as Dan Sullivan seeks bouts here. Fred Fulton to meet Miske Jan 18 with shared purse. Henry to box Socco if scheduled. Brogan-Gerad offers. Stone wrestles Australia losses. Greb to fight Wenzel and Zulu Kid in the near future. Herman pummages Mason in a bout halted to protect Mason.
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Young Brown
New York East Side
Mel Coogan
Freddie Yelle
Taunton
Grand Opera House
Joe Morgan
Howard McRea
McRea
U. S
Rickey backs off Hendricks as St. Louis manager
President Branch Rickey of the St. Louis Nation als said he would not pursue Jack Hendricks as manager further. He stated Hendricks would need to come to Rickey and clear himself of all obligations to McGill before any arrangement could be made.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Branch Rickey
St. Louis Nationals
Jack Hendricks
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Hendricks
Rickey
MecGill
Winthrop Boys Elect Captain and Award Trophies
Winthrop High selects Ralph Devlin left tackle as football captain for next season. Fifteen players receive sweaters and gold football charms for their past season. Captain Richard McGee and teammates Samuel Patrick Paul Howard John Cotter George Devlin Tom Griffiths Joseph Burke Peter LeCour Howard Jenkins Richard Anthony Arthur Sullivan Lester Jenks and Edward Cobb listed as awardees.
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Winthrop High
Ralph Devlin
Devlin
John W. Manter
English High
Revere High
Richard McGee
Samuel Patrick
Paul Howard
John Cotter
George Devlin
Tom Griffiths
Joseph Burke
Peter LeCour
Howard Jenkins
Richard Anthony
Arthur Sullivan
Lester Jenks
Edward Cobb
Baker Will Not Loosen Alexander Bonus Heir
New York reports Grover Alexander former Philadelphia Nationals star pitcher sold to Chicago Nationals with catcher Killifer for 50000 dollars. President William Baker of Philadelphia says Alexander gets no part of the money and must seek a bonus from Chicago’s President Weeghman. He notes Alexander’s contract is assigned to Chicago for 1918 and 1919 under new agreements.
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New York
Grover Alexander
Philadelphia Nationals
Chicago Nationals
Killifer
William Baker
Philadelphia Club
Alexander
Weeghman
Chicago
Baker
Fordham Catcher Enlists in Naval Reserves
Dick McGinn a Fordham University catcher from South Boston has enlisted in the United States Naval Reserves. He is a Fordham junior and former Boston Latin School captain who also played for the Minute Men nine. Buck Sweetland of Pittsfield, another Fordham catcher, had enlisted earlier in the Newport Naval Reserve program.
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Dick McGinn
South Boston
Fordham University
United States Naval
Boston Latin School
Lexington Town
Fordham
Buck’’ Sweetland
Pittsfield
Cupid Black
Newport Naval Reserve
Concord High names captain for next season
Ralph Hemenway has been elected captain of the Concord High School football team for next season, succeeding Herbert Pickard. He played right tackle this past season. Today 12 Cs will be awarded to varsity members and 13 Hy. C. monograms to second eleven players.
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Ralph Hemenway
Concord High School
Herbert Pickard
Hemenway
Co. HY. C
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Meyers
Paul H. Shannon
Goulette
Barrow Red Sox
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Mitchell
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East Boston
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Commercial A. CC
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Kid) Lewis
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St. Paul
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Miske
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Pat Owens
Owens
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al Gerard
Harry Stone
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Whitey
Wenzel
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Frankie Mason
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Middlesex Sportsman's Association
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